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Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-Z800

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
55
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Key Specs

Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 595g - 123 x 87 x 106mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX40 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX60 HS
Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Introduced August 2010
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Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon SX50 HS and Casio EX-Z800, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z800 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX50 HS was introduced 2 years after the EX-Z800 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX50 HS matches up versus the EX-Z800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Casio EX-Z800

 SX50 HS EX-Z800 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2010More modern by 30 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Canon SX50 HS

 EX-Z800 SX50 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Casio EX-Z800

 SX50 HS EX-Z800 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX50 HS has exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z800 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX50 HS and the EX-Z800.

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and EX-Z800 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX50 HS and EX-Z800.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-Z800 to offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent SX50 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 sensor size comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-Z800 Portrait photography factors
48
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
35
focusing manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Street photography highlights
Casio EX-Z800 Street photography highlights
57
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average (595g)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-Z800 Sports photography advice
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incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z800 as a Travel photography camera
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flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (595g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
65
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-Z800 Landscape photography advice
45
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-Z800 Vlogging advice
58
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have external mic support
heavier than average (595g)
29
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and Casio EX-Z800
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z800
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z800
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-15 2010-08-03
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 595g (1.31 pounds) 124g (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 179 not tested
Other
Battery life 315 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L NP-120
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $429 $150